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This is a non-exhaustive list of known Ethernet switches from known customer installs

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Clear-Com does not aim to verify Ethernet switch manufacturers or a customer's network topology. Though Clear-Com Engineering has tested specific switches for certain workflows, this information is for guidance only. It is recommended that before proceeding with a switch recommendation that you familiarize yourself with the AES67 Guide by following this link.

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FEATURES REQUIRED:

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1Gb (or more) bandwidth for every port
Layer III - Can perform at or near wire speed, but also acts as a router because it has IP routing intelligence built in.
Switching capacity equal to 2x number of ports (Tx/Rx). To exemplify this, if you purchase a 10-port switch, it should have a switching capacity of 20 Gb/s.
EEE (Energy Efficient Ethernet) or Green Ethernet needs to be disabled.
QoS - Quality of Service prioritization of audio traffic.
Fiber to Copper conversion preferable using the SFP/mini-GBIC form factor.
IGMP snooping must be properly configured.

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FEATURES RECOMMENDED:

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PTP Aware Switches (that support Boundary Clock or Transparent Clock Mode.)
Dedicated PTP GrandMaster Clock (separate from the IPA card.)
If there is security feature to detect more than one MAC on a single port. This should also be disabled.

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